SCIENTIFIC NAME: Hesperaloe parviflora 'Yellow Sun'

COMMON NAME: Yellow Sun Yucca

GARDEN SIZE: Foliage 3-4 ft. tall and wide; flower stalks up to 5 ft. tall

GROWTH RATE: Moderate (inferred from species)

USDA ZONE: 5 to 10

EXPOSURE: Full sun

WATER & SOIL: Low water needs once established; thrives in well-drained soils; ideal for rock gardens, containers, and mass plantings

HABIT (FORM): Clumping rosette

FOLIAGE: Evergreen, slender green leaves

FLOWERS: Long stalks of yellow, bell-shaped flowers in summer

PLANT ORIGIN: Found in Texas

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a host for local insects and wildlife. May provide food for insects in the spring.

FERTILIZING: Hesperaloe benefits from a single application of compost or a low-nitrogen fertilizer in spring. Avoid heavy feeding, which can reduce bloom quality and stress the plant.

PRUNING: Very low-maintenance. Remove spent flower stalks and any dead or damaged leaves as needed, typically in late winter or early spring. Trunk-forming species may have dead leaves trimmed for a cleaner appearance.

TOXICITY: Generally considered mildy to moderately toxic to humans and pets.

USES: Excellent as architectural accents, borders, or container specimens. Ideal for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes, with striking blooms and bold evergreen foliage that provide year-round interest.